Series synopsis
Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television is an American documentary television series that premiered on PBS on September 9, 2017. It stars Christopher Kimball, Matthew Card, Lynn Clark and Catharine Smart.
Let’s stop doing things in the kitchen that made sense in the 19th century but not in the 21st. Milk Street travels the world to bring you the very best ideas and techniques with no lists of hard-to-find ingredients, strange cookware, or all-day methods to slow you down.
Premise
Let’s stop doing things in the kitchen that made sense in the 19th century but not in the 21st. Milk Street travels the world to bring you the very best ideas and techniques with no lists of hard-to-find ingredients, strange cookware, or all-day methods to slow you down.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christopher Kimball as Himself - Host
- Matthew Card as Himself - Chef
- Lynn Clark as Herself - Chef
- Catharine Smart as Herself - Chef
- Rayna Jhaveri as Herself - Chef
- Erika Bruce as Herself - Chef
- Bianca Borges as Herself - Chef
- Andy Ricker
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 200 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 9, 2017 | December 2, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 23 | September 7, 2018 | February 8, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 23 | September 6, 2019 | February 7, 2020 |
| Season 4 | 23 | September 12, 2020 | February 12, 2021 |
| Season 5 | 23 | September 10, 2021 | February 10, 2022 |
| Season 6 | 26 | September 10, 2022 | March 4, 2023 |
| Season 7 | 23 | September 10, 2023 | February 11, 2024 |
| Season 8 | 23 | September 14, 2024 | February 11, 2025 |
| Season 9 | 23 | September 6, 2025 | February 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Homecooking, Chinese Style Christopher Kimball visits Fuchsia Dunlop in London to learn about the Chinese approach to cooking. Chinese white-cooked chicken with ginger-soy dressing; using an Asian cleaver vs. a Western chef's knife; hot oil-flashed chard with ginger scallions and chili. |
September 9, 2017 |
| 2 |
The New Baking Claire Ptak of London's Violet Bakery demonstrates how to under-whip egg whites for a lighter cake; chocolate, prune and rum cake; brown sugar tart with single-crust pie dough. |
September 16, 2017 |
| 3 |
From Thailand with Love Christopher Kimball travels to Chiang Mai, Thailand to get lessons in Thai cooking from Andy Ricker. Thai fried rice; Thai-style coleslaw with mint and cilantro; pickled chilies; Thai chicken. |
September 23, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Home Cooking in Taiwan The classic flavors and ingredients of Taiwanese cooking from Chuang Pao-hua of the Chung-hua Culinary Teaching Center; Raoche Street Night Market; Kun-Yin Cheng of the Shin Yeh restaurant; how to make Taiwanese beef noodle soup and more. |
September 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Quick Suppers from Madrid Features Joaquín Felipe of Florida Retiro; how to make pork and chorizo with piquillo peppers with chef Abraham García of Restaurante Viridiana; Spanish ratatouille; and how to make sherry-soaked French toast. |
September 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
Middle East Classics The secret of making perfect puffed pita bread at home; how to make sumac-spiced chicken; and how to apply Middle Eastern flavors to salad with a recipe for fattoush. |
September 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Oaxacan Kitchen In the Season 3 premiere, Christopher Kimball travels to Oaxaca, Mexico, where he meets Jesús Ochoa, the sous chef at Criollo Restaurant, and learns how to make Carnitas. He then learns how to make Tlayudas from Pilar Cabrera, the owner and head chef of La Olla. |
September 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Joy of Cooking Lebanon Christopher Kimball travels to Beirut to learn how to make classic Lebanese comfort foods with chef Mohamad El Zein, the owner of Moona Restaurant, and cookbook author Anissa Helou. |
September 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
Italian The Right Way We learn how Milk Street makes bold Italian dishes in ways that are easy and fresh. Lynn Clark makes quick and easy Risotto with Fresh Herbs. Then, Catherine Smart teaches us Spaghetti al Limone and Bianca Borges recreates the classic dish Pasta all’Amatriciana using Milk Street’s pasta-making techniques. |
September 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weeknight Italian | September 12, 2020 |
| 2 | Mexican Favorites | September 12, 2020 |
| 3 | From Spain With Love | September 12, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico City Favorites Christopher Kimball travels to Mexico City to learn favorite dinner recipes from cooking school instructor Esmeralda Brinn and Adriana Luna, chef at La Cocina de Mi Mamá in the Coyoacán market. Back in the kitchen, Chris prepares a layered Chicken, Salsa Verde and Tortilla Casserole (Pastel Azteca). Then, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark makes Pork in Veracruz Sauce (Puntas a la Veracruzana), a skillet dish of thinly sliced pork with a tomato, olive and caper sauce. |
September 10, 2021 |
| 2 |
Middle Eastern Meets London In this episode, we get inspiration from London’s Middle Eastern restaurant scene. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark make Jerusalem-Style Mixed Grill Chicken with tahini sauce and pickled onions. Then, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri roasts a whole Cauliflower with Spiced Tahini and Garlic-Chili Oil. Finally, Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges bakes a rustic Almond-Coconut Cake with Cherries and Pistachios, which channels the heaps of gleaming fruit and nuts found at a Middle Eastern market. |
September 17, 2021 |
| 3 |
Tuesday Night Bologna In this episode, Christopher Kimball heads to Bologna, Italy, to learn a simple weeknight menu. First, he bakes a sumptuous Italian Flourless Chocolate Torta based on the closely guarded secret recipe known as torta Barozzi. Then, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark prepares a simple pasta dish, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Tomatoes and Basil, and Chris makes creamy and rustic Italian Bean Soup with Fresh Pasta. |
September 24, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
L.A.’s Best Tacos This episode, Christopher Kimball travels to Los Angeles to explore its robust taco scene. Back in the kitchen, Chris shows us how to make Fried Shrimp Tacos with Salsa Roja and Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark prepares Beef Chili Colorado Tacos. Finally, Milk Street Cook Sam Fore cooks Oaxacan-Style Vegetables in Chili-Garlic Sauce, a perfect side dish or main flavored with mild and fruity guajillo chilies. |
September 10, 2022 |
| 2 |
Greek Meze We head to Crete to learn some classic Greek dishes. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark make Greek Meatballs with Tomato Sauce (Soutzoukakia), a perfect addition to any meze spread. Then, Milk Street Cook Sam Fore demonstrates Greek-Style Baked White Beans in Tomato Sauce. Finally, Milk Street cook Bianca Borges prepares Greek Baked Vegetables, which helps summer produce shine with a generous helping of olive oil. |
September 17, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Real Fettucine Alfredo We take a trip to Rome in search of authentic Fettuccine Alfredo. Back in the kitchen, host Christopher Kimball demonstrates the rich, yet simplified version of an often heavy and cream-laden dish. Then, Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges shows Chris how to make Chocolate Biscotti with Pistachios, Almonds and Dried Cherries, perfect with a cup of coffee or dessert wine. To finish, we take inspiration from the Amalfi Coast as Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay prepares Lemon Garlic Fettuccine. |
September 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Cooking of Colombia In this episode, we travel to Colombia for a delicious lesson in Colombian-Style Empanadas. Back in the kitchen, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges recreate these meat-and-potato-filled delicacies, complete with a deeply golden and extra-crisp crust. Next, Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay prepares deliciously rich Braised Chicken with Coconut and Plantain. To finish, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark makes our adaptation of Colombian Potato Soup with Chicken, Corn and Capers (Ajiáco). |
September 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
Simple Italian We turn to the rustic side of Italian cuisine as inspiration for this episode. First, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce assemble Umbrian Flatbreads with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe. Then, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri makes bright and fresh Pasta with Ricotta, Tomatoes and Herbs, while Milk Street Cook Sam Fore prepares a brothy, hearty Umbrian Lentil Soup. |
September 17, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Joy of Cooking, Jalisco-Style In this episode, Christopher Kimball travels to seaside Jalisco, Mexico to learn from some local chefs. Back in the kitchen, Chris and Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce bake warm, sweet and subtly nutty Corn and Cinnamon Butter Cookies. Next, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark whips up briny and savory Butterflied "Grilled" Shrimp. Finally, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri assembles Salsa Macha Costeña, made with nuts and chilies. |
September 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Bistro Classics Christopher Kimball searches Paris for new spins on bistro classics, starting with a surprising take on French Onion Soup. Back at Milk Street, Rose Hattabaugh makes Oven-Baked Three-Layer Croque Monsieur Sandwiches, a fuss-free recipe that's doable on any night of the week. Finally, Rosemary Gill prepares a modern twist on garlic bread: Garlic Toasts with Goat Cheese and Herb Salad. |
September 14, 2024 |
| 2 |
Mexico’s Riviera Christopher Kimball goes on a fishing trip off the Pacific Coast of Mexico to learn the art of Mexican seafood. Back at Milk Street, he prepares Slow-Roasted Snapper with Chili and Lime. Plus, Matt Card makes Mexican-Style Shrimp in Chili-Lime Sauce, Rosemary Gill gives a lesson on Chilis 101 and we visit Santiago Muñoz at his tortilleria Maizajo to learn the secret to amazing heirloom tortillas. |
September 18, 2024 |
| 3 |
Vegetables for Meat Lovers Let your vegetables take center stage! Christopher Kimball makes Skillet Spanakopita, a new weeknight favorite with more creamy spinach and feta filling, prepared in less time. Next, Rosemary Gill makes Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Feta and Wes Martin whips up Oaxacan-Style Vegetables in Chili-Garlic Sauce. Plus, learn our "meat cheats" to add instant savoriness to your favorite vegetables! |
September 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Real Spaghetti & Meatballs Italians really do eat Spaghetti and Meatballs! We head to Abruzzo to learn the ancient origins of this all-American dish. Plus, we share two more red sauce recipes with surprising origin stories: Charred Red-Sauce Spaghetti (Spaghetti all’Assassina) and Slow-Cooked Short Rib Ragù with Pasta. |
September 6, 2025 |
| 2 |
New Salads Milk Street dresses up salads, from a warm Greek bean salad to a Spanish twist on Caesar. |
September 13, 2025 |
| 3 |
Best Romanian Baking Christopher Kimball travels to the Saxon villages of Transylvania with author Irina Georgescu to learn the secrets of Romanian baking. Back at Milk Street, we make Romanian Crème Fraîche Cake (Lichiu), a sweet yeasted dough with a lemony filling anda custard topping; a new spin on apple pie, Romanian Apple Pie with Cinnamon and Walnuts; and last but not least, Meringue-Topped Cake with Cherries. |
September 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 2017 |
| Last aired | February 7, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 11:00:00 |